New Rider Training
Miles Ahead's New Rider Training isn't just about learning to ride, it's about helping you on your journey to becoming a confident and skilled motorcyclist. Riding a motorcycle offers an unparalleled sense of freedom and adventure, but with it comes the responsibility of mastering the skills needed to navigate the road safely. That's where Miles Ahead comes in.
Our New Rider Motorcycle Training is specifically designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to ride on Canadian roadways comfortably and safely. Tailored to address the unfavorable statistics plaguing new riders, we strive to equip riders with more than just “basic” motorcycle training. Our facilities and expertise allow us to challenge you to become better, more confident, and safer riders, no matter your level of experience.
As part of SGI's Motorcycle Graduated Licensing Program (MGDL), this course is aimed at those interested in obtaining a motorcycle learner's/Class 6 endorsement. Upon successful completion of the course, riders will receive an electronic accreditation linked directly to their SGI customer number, as well as a physical certificate.
What you can expect to learn
Both on and off the track, the New Rider Training offers riders instruction in a variety of topics associated with motorcycle riding and safety, including (but not limited to):
- SGI licensing, the MGDL, and restrictions
- Protective equipment
- Pre-ride inspection
- Motorcycle controls & operation
- Safely picking up a motorcycle
- Motorcycle handling & maneuvering
- Proper head & eye placement
- Turning and cornering
- Navigating intersections & roadways
- Defensive riding & handling emergencies
Our New Rider Training curriculum also offers supplementary training in addition to the core curriculum, allowing us to deepen understanding and refine skills beyond the requirements of the core program. This allows us to provide additional support, materials, and exercises that might complement and further enhance any skill or experience a student might have. While not mandatory, we prioritize ongoing skill development to ensure every rider finds value in our training.
Classroom portion
Do you dislike online pre-recorded instructional videos? We do too; that's why all our class sessions are held by live instructors. Our instructors facilitate discussions and encourage you to ask questions because we believe that learning only happens when you’re engaged.
On-course portion
Our facilities can feature as many as 28 different exercises all at one time, including a complete intersection and a series of roadways. Since there are quite a number of drills, it is important that individuals show up on time and be ready so that they can be formally introduced to the course.
Once riders have been briefed, given a walkthrough of the facilities, and explained the course rules, they will receive instruction and demonstrations for each of the drills/exercises pertaining to the New Rider Training practical test. Once a drill has been explained and demonstrated, that drill will remain setup and will be available for the riders to practice for the remainder of the course. In addition to the exercises that riders are tested on, instructors will periodically introduce new drills and topics to help facilitate an environment of progressive growth. The New Rider Training practical test will be administered just prior to the conclusion of the course, allowing riders maximum opportunity to practice, prepare, and be successful.
Why choose us
While many of our competitors rely on a curriculum established in 1967 and adopted in Canada in 1973, we recognize the importance of adapting to contemporary challenges. With increased traffic volumes, intricate road systems, and continuously evolving motorcycle designs, rider training must evolve in response to these changes. That’s why we use a curriculum established in 2016, tailored to address these modern-day complexities. We take pride in being Saskatchewan's exclusive provider of the New Rider Training curriculum. While others may claim to teach new riders, what they actually provide is the Basic Rider Training course, their offerings simply can not compete with the comprehensive curriculum and expertise of our instructors.
Miles Ahead Motorcycle Training has an expansive facility featuring one of the most advanced track structures in Canada. The size of our facility and number of expert instructors allow us to simultaneously offer multiple programs, challenging all riders regardless of experience without reducing instructor-to-student ratios, practice time on drills, or the quality of instruction. Our setup has everything from basic riding to advanced police competition drills to allow every rider to grow and test their limits.
We do not employ the use of minibikes, scooters, or non-road-compliant motorcycles. All of our rental/training motorcycles are full-size, street-legal motorcycles designed for street use and are commonly found on today’s roads. Our rental fleet ranges from 500cc to 1000cc but we do give students the opportunity to try motorcycles that are smaller (as small as 250cc) or larger (up to 1700cc) at the discretion of the instructors.
We are also the only school in Saskatchewan that allows (and often encourages) riders to train on their own motorcycles. This eliminates transitioning from a training motorcycle to an owned motorcycle, ensuring an increased level of comfort and confidence on the motorcycle that will be ridden on the road. This option offers students a significant savings over renting a motorcycle for training.
Benefits of Our Training Program
Enhanced Safety: Our comprehensive training program emphasizes defensive riding techniques and handling emergencies, ensuring that riders are prepared to navigate various road and traffic conditions safely.
Increased Confidence: Through hands-on instruction and practice, riders gain confidence in their abilities to operate a motorcycle effectively, enabling them to enjoy their riding experience with assurance and poise.
Reduced Licencing Fees: Our graduates are eligible to save $1,500 in licensing fees, and that’s not even including the 2% reduction in insurance when they reach Novice 2.
$450 SGI Rebate: Saskatchewan residents who complete our course and maintain a clean riding record throughout the MGDL program will receive a $450 rebate from SGI. You read that right, even if you only paid $400 for the course!
Personalized Instruction: Our experienced instructors provide personalized guidance and feedback, catering to the individual needs and skill levels of each rider, fostering a fun and supportive learning environment.
No “R” restriction: Successfully completing our program removes the potential of an engine capacity “R” restriction by SGI and removes the need to take a basic ability road test (not to be confused with a motorcycle road test).
Modern Curriculum: Unlike outdated training programs, our curriculum is contemporary, addressing the current challenges and complexities of modern roads and motorcycle designs, equipping riders with relevant and practical knowledge.
Training Motorcycles
Harely Davidson Street XG500 (x6) |
Honda Shadow VLX 600 |
Suzuki Boulevard S40 (x3) |
Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (x3) |
Suzuki Boulevard S50 (x3) |
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic |
Harley Davidson Sportster XL883L |
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom |
Yamaha Virago XV250 (requestable)
Harley Davidson FLHRC Road king Classic (discretionary)
Harley Davidson FLHP Road king Police (discretionary)
Ready to embark on your journey to confident and skilled riding? Take the first step by joining Miles Ahead in our New Rider Motorcycle Training and experience the art and thrill of skilled motorcycle riding. Your adventure awaits!